In the last three days, the military has increased its offensive against bandits in the northwest and northeast in a renewed attempt to push the insurgents into retreat.

This has resulted in an increased ground and air offensive by the Nigerian Military, leaving scores of bandits fleeing their hideouts in their hundreds.

However, Islamic cleric, Shiekh Ahmad Gumi has opposed this new offensive against the bandits, calling for dialogue with the armed group.

But Nigerians seen thrilled at the new dimension of the fight against the insurgents, with many urging the military to keep up the good fight.